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R281 EYS

1997 Volvo Unknown

Black Diesel 5480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

335,567 mi
Last recorded335,567 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo Unknown119,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 EYS
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,480cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 335,567 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 335,608 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 335,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 333,613 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo Unknown?

Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 5,761 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
6,095
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
5,761
On UK Roads
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R281 EYS is a 1997 Volvo Unknown in Black with a 5,480cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volvo Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 119,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Volvo Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R281 EYS registered?

R281 EYS is a 1997 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R281 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 EYS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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